Archive By Section - HOME SCENE

Q: My home was recently foreclosed upon. The bank claimed I owed $375,000 on the day of the foreclosure, but the bank was the only bidder at $325,000. They then sold my house for $400,000, but are going after me for a deficiency of $50,000, plus legal and court costs. Is this legal? Is it fair? Kenyon.

Hey Real Estate Boys! How goes it on this bright and cheeriest of days? There is no such thing as a bad Saturday in my book. OK, a few years ago "I was much older then, I'm younger than that now" and had just met my future wife. I was rolling in cash, fast cars, fancy dinners and incredible weekends here, there and everywhere. We didn't think twice, it was alright. But always, when the credit card bill arrived it got paid. Rent, then was also paid on time every month. In early 2005 we got married and ...

When tiny houses first became popular, they seemed to be geared towards people who were looking to shed some of the glitz and glamour of traditional living and move on to something simpler. However, as tiny houses' popularity continued to grow, things began to change, and there were people looking at tiny houses who also wanted the experience of luxury living.

Q: My father left his house and contents to my brother and me. My brother is living in the house and for the past four years said "it's only until I find a house." He's separated from his wife. I want to sell the house. Is there any recourse I can take so we can sell? Amy.

Dear Real Estate Boys: My husband and I have a big chip on our shoulder this week. We followed your advice and have our home listed with a local Realtor. The Realtor is a social friend and I believe well respected in the community as a professional. Our home is by far one of the best buys in town. We've have taken incredible care of our place. Never had a problem fixing or replacing anything that the home needed. We have been on the market for a little over 30 days and while we've had numerous showings no ...

A kitchen must be many things for the average family: a cooking center, social hub and, most importantly, a central command station for the entire household. Unfortunately, organization sometimes takes a backseat in the chaos of daily life, which means kitchens and pantries aren't living up to their full potential as spaces that make our lives easier to manage.

Mother Nature is the ultimate exterior designer, and she shows off her chops every spring and summer when backyards come alive with colorful flowers, birdsong, warm breezes and the lush aroma of newly mown grass. Is your deck, patio or other outdoor entertaining area living up to her standards?

Tackling a home improvement project can be a really daunting task - whether it's a simple redecoration or a full kitchen renovation. You may feel like you're the only homeowner, ever, to have questions. Renowned designer and LG Studio Artistic Advisor, Nate Berkus, has answered design questions from homeowners for more than 20 years, and he's found that the same ones keep cropping up.